From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Mon Mar 2 15:05:45 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:05:45 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] FW: Maine Nutrition Council Annual Conference Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> FYI from Maine Nutrition Council Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Sarah Platt [mailto:sarah at drinkmainemilk.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:17 PM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Maine Nutrition Council Annual Conference Hi Nancy, Would you mind forwarding the attached conference brochure to school nurses? Thank you! Sarah Platt, RD School Nutrition Programs Manager Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council 333 Cony Road Augusta, Maine 04330 287-3621 DrinkMaineMilk.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090302/5059a4d8/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: brochure.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 175969 bytes Desc: brochure.pdf Url : http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090302/5059a4d8/brochure-0001.pdf From lhartzell at pownalschool.org Tue Mar 3 09:04:09 2009 From: lhartzell at pownalschool.org (Lynda Hartzell) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 09:04:09 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] carb count-one more thought Message-ID: <122160-22009323144935@pownalschool.org> Years ago in Lisbon, food service provided diabetic families with monthly carb counts of things on their menu. The parent discussed with the child in advance what he would choose to have and sent in a daily written list of expected intake, this also happened with home lunch. All the nurse had to do was confirm what the kid actually ate amd adjust accordingly. Sped things up at busy lunch time but also provided parent and child participation and accountability. Lynda Hartzell From wbourgoin at lewistonpublicschools.org Tue Mar 3 09:19:29 2009 From: wbourgoin at lewistonpublicschools.org (Wendie Bourgoin) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:19:29 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Carb Count List In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Attached is a list of foods that I have put together for carb counting with my diabetics. I add and delete as needed and the food service staff is great at letting me know if something has changed or not being served any more. Please feel free to use is you would like. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090303/24269f72/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us Tue Mar 3 11:15:05 2009 From: spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us (Stephanie Pruzansky) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:15:05 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] article about nut allergies- very good In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1881985,00.html?xid=rss-top From Judy_Clossey at fivetowns.net Tue Mar 3 12:17:04 2009 From: Judy_Clossey at fivetowns.net (Judy Clossey) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:17:04 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Carb Count List In-Reply-To: References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> <,> Message-ID: This is great information, Wendy, and I'm sure will be helpful to many of our diabetic students in the entire state-through school nurses. This is one reason why we're special-we work as a team. I never dealt much with counting CHO as a daily part of my diabetic students regime, but this is really great for the students( and parents). A big thank you! They'll receive a copy. Judy J Clossey, RN School Nurse 207-236-7800; ext.250 25 Keelson Drive Rockport, Maine 04843 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message transmission contains information which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. if you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please delete the message and/or attachments and notify me by telephone (207-236-7800; ext.250) or by electronic mail. Thank you for your cooperation. From pendsley at tcinh.com Wed Mar 4 08:21:04 2009 From: pendsley at tcinh.com (pendsley@tcinh.com) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 08:21:04 -0500 (EST) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] New AHA nutrition guidelines In-Reply-To: References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: <37386.169.244.143.114.1236172864.squirrel@email.powweb.com> FYI, In case you do not receive AHA mailings. Pat Pat Endsley RN pendsley at tcinh.com American Heart Association | American Stroke Association (To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your American Heart Association email communications, please add email at heart.org to your address book.) Just Published! Implementing AHA Pediatric and Adult Nutrition Guidelines (http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/119/8/1161) - Nutrition remains a cornerstone in preventing the development of CV disease, especially early in life. - These are ways to implement AHA clinical nutrition guidelines that can help children and adults change their unhealthy eating patterns and adopt better habits. - Strategies to prevent development of CV disease involves society as a whole, and warrants new approaches at the family, individual, community and policy levels. From rmooney at union30.org Wed Mar 4 08:47:39 2009 From: rmooney at union30.org (Roxanne Mooney) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 08:47:39 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] contract negotiations Message-ID: <003501c99ccf$cbfc6950$df09a8c0@lhsnurse> I have a few questions regarding contracts for particular school nurses and am hoping that those schools mentioned can reply to me directly. School Nurses for the Towns of: Jay, Westbrook, Freeport, Lewiston, Falmouth, Wiscasset, Gardiner, Brunswick, Old Town and Oak Hill How may schools do you cover? How many students? How many nurses? Is there one at each school? Are you on the teachers contract/pay scale? Do you have additional responsibilities/meetings or do you do any classroom teaching because you are on the teachers pay scale/contract? I understand that this may take a few minutes to respond to, but I am hopeful that any information you can provide may support a better contract for our district's hard-working, educated, knowledgeable nurses I appreciate your time. Have a fabulous day and a healthy spring!! Roxanne Roxanne Mooney, RN School Nurse Lisbon High School Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 207-353-3030/Fax 207-353-7908 rmooney at union30.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I have purchased them for my office and given to food service. -----Original Message----- From: maineschoolnurse-bounces at informe.org [mailto:maineschoolnurse-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Lori Pond Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:35 AM To: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Carb Counts As lists of "carb counts" are shared- don't forget that numbers can vary depending on vendors used. I have attached the list of items for our menus, plus a few extras of things that have appeared over the years!! Lori Scelza-Pond, R.N. Marshwood Great Works School 49 Academy Street South Berwick, ME 03908 1-207-384-4010 Fx. 1-207-384-4035 Email: lpond at msad35.net From spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us Thu Mar 5 10:29:03 2009 From: spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us (Stephanie Pruzansky) Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:29:03 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] FW: Maine Nutrition Council Annual Conference In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6F07@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Nurses- Here are the guidelines for nominating school nurse of the year. The superintendents will receive a copy from Nancy Dube after March 15th. In my experience it is important that you maintain involvement in the process as it is difficult for someone (outside the medical field) to do justice with the application. If you have any questions please call 737-4748 (am) 737-4348 (pm). I need to receive 5 copies no later than June 1st. 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Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:01 PM To: 'Christine Canty Brooks'; Damren, Janet; Ellis, Jaki; Birkhimer, Nancy; Dube, Nancy; Zimmerman, Jean; Reed, Shelley Cc: pamelaa at usm.maine.edu Subject: FW: my schedule Please send the attached bullying prevention workshop announcement and registration form to your contact groups, thanks Cheryl DiCara Maine Injury Prevention Program Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program 11 State House Station 286 Water St, 5th Floor Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-5362 FAX: 207-287-7213 web: www.mainesuicideprevention.org Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112 - answered 24/7 Information Resource Center: 1-800-499-0027 Weekdays 8-5 -----Original Message----- From: Pamela Anderson [mailto:pamelaa at usm.maine.edu] Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 1:57 PM To: DiCara, Cheryl M. Subject: RE: my schedule Cheryl, would you send the attached bullying prevention workshop announcement and registration form out to your suicide prevention schools? I would appreciate this! 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Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Sue McNamara [mailto:sumc at fairpoint.net] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 6:03 AM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Vision & Hearing Screeners Dear School Nurse: I am looking for volunteers to provide vision and/or hearing screening to participants at the 24th Wellness Conference on June 24 at Sugarloaf USA. Screening time is 8:15-11:05 on June 24th. Screeners are invited to attend sessions and the bar-b-que lunch after the screening. Please let me know if you'd be interested in doing either vision or hearing screening. My email sumc at fairpoint.net . My telephone # is 935-2209. Thank you. Sincerely, Sue McNamara Wellness Conference Planning Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To celebrate school breakfast week, the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council is happy to announce its 2009 School Wellness Through Expanding Breakfast Awards. Schools currently serving breakfast in an alternative way such as Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab n Go, and After 1st Period, are encourage to apply. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2009. Sarah Platt, RD School Nutrition Programs Manager Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council 333 Cony Road Augusta, Maine 04330 287-3621 DrinkMaineMilk.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090306/1a927887/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov -----Original Message----- From: Laurie Cunningham [mailto:lcunningham at sad34.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 7:13 AM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Host or Safe homes for homeless teens I am trying to obtain samples of model programs for Safe or Host Homes for homeless teens. Would also like to have contact information for the programs coordinators. If anyone has information please email it to me directly at lcunningham at sad34.net or fax to 338-6713 Thank you, Laurie Cunningham R.N. 98 Waldo Avenue Belfast Area High School 338-1790 x306 From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Fri Mar 6 13:57:06 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:57:06 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] FW: Education Update - Family Planning Association of Maine Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6FA1@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> FYI. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: King, Shannon Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:22 AM To: King, Shannon Subject: FW: Education Update - Family Planning Association of Maine FW: to SBHC Shannon King Assistant Director Teen and Young Adult Health Program 11 SHS, 286 Water Street Key Plaza, 5th floor Augusta, Maine 04330-0011 Telephone 207.287.5364 Fax 207.287.7213 Caring.. Responsive.. Well-Managed.. We Are DHHS Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, or an authorized agent of the intended recipient, please immediately contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy/delete all copies of the original message. Any unauthorized review, use, copying, disclosure, or distribution by other than the intended recipient or authorized agent is prohibited. ________________________________ From: Sandy Lovell, FPAM [mailto:grassroots at familyplanningassociationofmaine.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Sandy Lovell, FPAM Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:18 AM To: King, Shannon Subject: Education Update - Family Planning Association of Maine Family Planning Association of Maine Education News.... Early Bird Special - Only 1 week to go! Don't miss the only professional development conference in Maine for teaching about sexuality. Register before March 12th for our Early Bird special rate! 4th Annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference: Sexually Healthy - The Way Maine Should Be! Tuesday April 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Augusta Civic Center, Augusta (New location) Lunch provided. Skills! Inspiration! Resouces! Networking! 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Sandy Lovell, Director of Education 207-772-3841 slovell at mainefamilyplanning.org www.mainefamilyplanning.org Forward email Safe Unsubscribe This email was sent to shannon.king at maine.gov by education at mainefamilyplanning.org. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe (tm) | Privacy Policy . Email Marketing by Family Planning Association of Maine | PO Box 587 | Augusta | ME | 04332 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090306/86e0f498/attachment-0001.html From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Mon Mar 9 10:24:47 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:24:47 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Hib case in under immunized 3 year old. Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6FA7@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> <> Please review the following attachment. 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Note: The Administrative and Informational Letters (with more formatting for ease of reading and printing) are available on our website at the following address: http://www.maine.gov/education/edletrs/index.shtml ====================================================== INFORMATIONAL LETTER: 73 POLICY CODE: IHAMA TO: All Superintendents of Schools, Public and Private Secondary and Elementary School Principals, School Counselors, School Resource Officers, Safe and Drug Free Schools Contact Persons FROM: Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner, Department of Education Guy R. Cousins, Director, Office of Substance Abuse, Department of Health and Human Services DATE: March 10, 2009 RE: Inhalant Abuse Prevention Inhalant abuse is an often-overlooked form of substance abuse, which can have serious consequences. Abusing inhalants can kill; cause brain, liver, and kidney damage; or may lead to the use of illegal drugs or alcohol. In fact, children can die from Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome the very first time they intentionally inhale a product to get high. Unlike alcohol or illegal drugs, inhalants are convenient, legal to possess, and often times free. They include more than 1,400 common items easily accessed in the kitchen, garage, office, and at school. In support of National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness week, March 15-21, 2009, the Maine Inhalant Abuse Prevention Work Group has arranged a training for professionals titled "Inhalant Abuse: It's Right Under Your Nose." The goal of this training is to acquaint participants with the nature and patterns of inhalant abuse and provide them with effective prevention strategies, tools, messages, and resources. This training is available on three dates/locations: April 15, 2009 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington; April 27, 2009 at Spectacular Events Center in Bangor; and April 29, 2009 at Trade Winds in Rockland. For more information, including registration, visit: http://www.neias.org/inhprev09.html . According to the 2008 Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey, 11% of Maine's 6th -12th grade students reported that they have abused inhalants in their lifetime. Although this has been decreased from a rate of 13% in 2000, this number is still too high. The age children experiment with inhalants is also concerning - 8 percent of 6th graders report use in their life. With greater awareness of the potential for this abuse, the tragic and unnecessary death and disability caused by inhalant abuse can be reduced. For more information, contact the Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center at 1-800-499-0027 or osa.ircosa at maine.gov . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would be delighted to talk with you. :-) Thanks, Michelle Veayo, RN Hall-Dale Middle School/High School 111 Maple Street Farmingdale, ME 04344 622-4162, ext. 213 work 395-2567 home mveayo at halldale.org veayo at roadrunner.com ----- Original Message ----- Done. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Michelle Veayo [mailto:mveayo at halldale.org] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:53 AM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Fwd: Camp Nurses Needed Hi Nancy, I tried to send this out but it came back undeliverable. Would you please put this out on the listserv for me? Thanks, Michelle Veayo, RN Hall-Dale Middle School/High School 111 Maple Street Farmingdale, ME 04344 (207) 622-4162, ext. 213 mveayo at halldale.org ----- Original Message ----- New England Music Camp in Sidney, ME, is looking for camp nurses to work this summer as they go into their 73rd season. This camp sits along the shores of Messalonskee Lake & is a beautiful place. This will be my 3rd summer working there. Visit www.nemusiccamp.com to watch the video & see pictures of the campus along with lots of other important information. If you think this may be something you'd like to experience, please contact: Jeanette Wiggin phone: 860-767-6530 email: playatnemc at aol.com If you have specific questions about the position, I would be happy to answer them. :) Full Session is from June 28th - August 17th First Session is from June 28th - July 27th Second Session is from July 27th - August 17th -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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With all that said this might help all of us perhaps to re-visit our emergency plans, asthma protocols, allergy protocols and the training of non-medical staff. I would love to hear from you all...let's have a conversation over the inter-net. http://www.thenewstribune.com/topstories/story/650722.html Sincerely, ?Risa Risa Garland RN,BSN Plummer-Motz School 192 Middle Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (207)781-3988 > Confidentiality Notice: > The material transmitted herein is intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that constitutes work product or is > confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Distribution > or copying of this communication or reliance upon its contents by > unauthorized participants is strictly prohibited. If you have received > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or > e-mail. From spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us Fri Mar 13 07:49:23 2009 From: spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us (Stephanie Pruzansky) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:49:23 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Portland Flower Show In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6FF5@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6FF5@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: If anyone is planning on going to the Portland Flower show on Sat. afternoon , please come upstairs and stop at my booth (#99). I am volunteering for the Brunswick Park and Gardens (BP&G)from 2-6pm. The BP&G wants to develop a world class botanical gardens where the Brunswick Naval Station is. Their plans include an enabling garden (for people with disabilities )as well as a children's garden, Check out their website for more info- a huge but an exciting project..Stephanie http://www.brunswickparkandgardens.org/ From spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us Fri Mar 13 08:11:53 2009 From: spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us (Stephanie Pruzansky) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:11:53 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Message-ID: What a tragedy for that little girl and her family. This article is multi-layered and addresses several issues of concern. Things to consider: This student had asthma and severe enough allergies to warrant an epi-pen. As nurses we know that an epi-pen has the ability to reduce/eliminate asthma symptoms, however, non- medical people perhaps would seperate the 2 conditions. For instance, if the child did not come in contact with an allergen and was having a hard time breathing- one would assume it was asthma and treat her accordingly. Would this require a medical person to distinguish and treat accordingly? From hpiersiak at msad3.org Fri Mar 13 08:32:40 2009 From: hpiersiak at msad3.org (Heidie Piersiak) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:32:40 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> <,> Message-ID: To expand on Stephanie's comments, since the child had just arrived to school she may very well have ingested an allergen!! Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090313/d3a27158/attachment.html From jdoran at msad35.net Fri Mar 13 08:38:49 2009 From: jdoran at msad35.net (Judith Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:38:49 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> <,> Message-ID: It definitely requires a medical person to manage this type of situation. It was a crisis situation that would have stressed the best of us. Not realistic (or safe) to ask lay people to differentiate and make those kinds of decisions. Judy Doran RN Marshwood Middle School Eliot, Maine 207-438-9525 From kcushing at biddschools.org Fri Mar 13 08:58:42 2009 From: kcushing at biddschools.org (Krista Cushing) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:58:42 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> <,> < > <,> Message-ID: Absolutely! The more and more we ask lay people to be medical personnel, the more risky it can be....even with the best plans in place. All the more reason for a better student-nurse ratio. Krista Cushing, RN Biddeford Intermediate School 335 Hill Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 ofc: 207-282-5957 fax: 207-282-8289 kcushing at biddschools.org "Judith Doran" writes: >It definitely requires a medical person to manage this type of situation. >It was a crisis situation that would have stressed the best of us. Not >realistic (or safe) to ask lay people to differentiate and make those >kinds of decisions. > >Judy Doran RN >Marshwood Middle School >Eliot, Maine >207-438-9525 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090313/1354e95f/attachment.html From pendsley at tcinh.com Fri Mar 13 08:51:32 2009 From: pendsley at tcinh.com (pendsley@tcinh.com) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:51:32 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> <,> Message-ID: <58074.169.244.143.114.1236948692.squirrel@email.powweb.com> Hi Everyone, If you want to read even more on this article, the National School Nurse List-Serv sponsored by NASN has had lots of postings on this all week with some great stories. Martha Bergren is collecting these stories as indicated by her post below. The national list-serv is a great source of info and networking. (You can subscribe for the disgest format so you do not get a million e-mails. If you search the archives for this subject look for "Could have Died without a School Nurse" Pat Endsley, Wells I have been collecting the stories posted and in newspapers. NASN had a workshop at conference last june where we brainstormed on all of the Dx that have been discovered by school nurses and the conditions that are most likely to need an RN on the scene Martha Bergren > It definitely requires a medical person to manage this type of situation. > It was a crisis situation that would have stressed the best of us. Not > realistic (or safe) to ask lay people to differentiate and make those > kinds of decisions. > > Judy Doran RN > Marshwood Middle School > Eliot, Maine > 207-438-9525 > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > Pat Endsley RN pendsley at tcinh.com From paula_harris at cape.k12.me.us Fri Mar 13 09:00:04 2009 From: paula_harris at cape.k12.me.us (Paula Harris) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:00:04 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> <,> Message-ID: Hi all, I actually had a situation this Winter when a student with severe food allergies ,but no diagnosed asthma, was having a severe breathing episode. The student, who carried an emergency epi on her person, was very clear that she had not had contact with her allergen and that this respiratory experience did not feel like her previous experiences with anaphylaxis. I was luckily available and administered the epipen anyway. EMS had to administer another epi as well as O2 during transport. She has since been diagnosed with severe asthma and has very clear protocols. If I was not present, and the student insisted that it was not anaphylaxis, other school folks may not have considered administering her Epi. I have since done some retraining with staff and rewritten her plan. Paula -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <20090313090610.1192f0bd@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Awesome response, Paula....TGIF! ----- Original Message ----- From: Paula Harris [mailto:paula_harris at cape.k12.me.us] To: Stephanie Pruzansky [mailto:spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us] Cc: Risa Garland [mailto:rgarland at fps.k12.me.us], maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Subject: Re: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... > Hi all, > I actually had a situation this Winter when a student with severe food > allergies ,but no diagnosed asthma, was having a severe breathing episode. > The student, who carried an emergency epi on her person, was very clear > that she had not had contact with her allergen and that this respiratory > experience did not feel like her previous experiences with anaphylaxis. I > was luckily available and administered the epipen anyway. EMS had to > administer another epi as well as O2 during transport. She has since been > diagnosed with severe asthma and has very clear protocols. > > If I was not present, and the student insisted that it was not > anaphylaxis, other school folks may not have considered administering her > Epi. I have since done some retraining with staff and rewritten her plan. > Paula > > Sincerely, ?Risa Risa Garland RN,BSN Plummer-Motz School 192 Middle Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (207)781-3988 > Confidentiality Notice: > The material transmitted herein is intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that constitutes work product or is > confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Distribution > or copying of this communication or reliance upon its contents by > unauthorized participants is strictly prohibited. If you have received > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or > e-mail. From Kimberly_Bell at sad17.k12.me.us Fri Mar 13 08:31:45 2009 From: Kimberly_Bell at sad17.k12.me.us (Kimberly Bell) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:31:45 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Portland Flower Show In-Reply-To: References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B049D6FF5@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> <,> Message-ID: When is the show? What is the admission $? Kimberly J. Bell, RN Oxford Elementary (207)539-4456 From ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us Fri Mar 13 09:10:07 2009 From: ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us (Sue Siren) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:10:07 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] NASN Online CNE Message-ID: <28C4D76E33E147D980F4C56E64FFD0AF@sad59.edu> This is a great opportunity for school nurses, and as you can see it is a benefit of being a member of NASN/MASN. You can call or e-mail me or the contact person below with any questions. Susan Siren - President MASN 696-3381 ext. 4226 NASN Member Benefit: Free or Discounted Online CNE Members receive full or partial discounts on all of NASN's online CNE programs. Currently nine programs are available for a combined savings of over $200.00! Visit https://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=111 to access the NASN Online Learning Education Center. Be sure to log-in to redeem your member discount codes. Jaime Murphy Dawson Grants Coordinator & External Affairs | National Association of School Nurses 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 420 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 p: 240-247-1618 | f: 301-585-1791 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090313/1a118cf2/attachment.html From jackiet at oobschools.org Fri Mar 13 10:34:21 2009 From: jackiet at oobschools.org (Jackie Tselikis) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:34:21 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] FW: [ALLSTAFF] HS FW: {Disarmed} Federal Help is on the Way In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi, I am forwarding this to you all from MEA. This law affects most of us as School Nurses who have had other lives before school nursing and paid into Social Security. Please scroll down to info re info on Social Security offset bills. I encourage you to sign the petition letter to Snow, Collins and Pingree or other Rep from your area. Thanks, Jackie Tselikis MASN Legislative Chair ------ Forwarded Message From: Dawn Poisson Reply-To: Dawn Poisson Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:49:44 -0400 To: Multiple recipients of HS-Staff Subject: [ALLSTAFF] HS FW: {Disarmed} Federal Help is on the Way ------ Forwarded Message From: MEA Communications Reply-To: Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:24:52 -0400 (EDT) To: Subject: {Disarmed} Federal Help is on the Way Trouble Reading This Message? Point Your Browser HERE . NEWSBRIEF "The Recovery Act provides Maine with the precious gift of time to plan for greater efficiencies in our schools, to make the transition to the new regional school units, to retain school programs, to refine budgets to meet the new economic realities, and, hopefully, to allow time for an economic recovery. Over the next two years, the federal government is providing a safety net for our students so that Mainers can carefully consider the level of commitment they can make to public education and marshal the resources needed to fulfill their promise to the next generation for a better, more prosperous Maine." Chris Galgay, President Maine Education Association Federal Help is On the Way The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act being passed by Congress will provide substantial aid to Maine schools. A preliminary allocation of federal Stabilization Funds for Maine promises $193 million with 81.8 ?to be used for education covering K-12, Higher Ed and Adult Ed. The funds may be used in fiscal years 2009, 2010, and 2011. This will give Governor John Baldacci resources to restore $27 million to General Purpose Aid (GPA) for Fiscal Year 2009 and to supplement GPA in 2010 and 2011 with similar restorations for higher education. For the latest news go to the Commissioner's Informational Letter #74 < ">">http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=edu_letters&id=69157 &v=article> . Social Security offsets Senators Susan Collins(R-ME) and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) have reintroduced the Senate version of the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) that deny earned Social Security benefits to retired public employees in Maine and 14 other states. The Senate bill number is S. 484 ; it is identical to H.R. 235 , which was introduced in the House of Representatives in January. The Senate bill has 11 co-sponsors and the House bill has 181 co-sponsors. Senator Collins is leading the way in the Senate and Maine Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree have signed on as cosponsors. Senator Olympia Snowe, who has been supportive in the past, has not yet signed on as a Senate co-sponsor. The GPO reduces the Social Security spousal or widow(er) benefit by two-thirds of the amount of a public pension. WEP reduces the earned Social Security benefits of an individual who also receives a public pension from a job not covered by Social Security. Both WEP and GPO affect educators covered by the Maine Public Employee Retirement System. For more information on GPO and WEP read NEA's informational web coverage < ">">http://www.nea.org/home/16491.htm> . Discounts and Savings One benefit of belonging to MEA/NEA is that you can take advantage of the discounts and savings that come with a 3.2 million member organization. MEA special services offer group savings on auto and homeowners insurance, discounts on recreational activities such as skiing or golf, and an affinity credit card. FMI visit our website . NEA Member benefits offer a host of services from banking to insurance. Read about their money-saving deals . MEA: Leading the Way To Great Public Schools for Every Maine Student Forward To A Friend Unsubscribe MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "msg1svc.net" claiming to be www.maine.nea.org ? 2008 Maine Education Association All Rights Reserved ------ End of Forwarded Message ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090313/9f456840/attachment-0001.html From eraynsford at fryeburgacademy.org Sat Mar 14 12:30:51 2009 From: eraynsford at fryeburgacademy.org (Ellen Raynsford) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:30:51 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Emergency Planning... In-Reply-To: References: <20090312134310.ac608717@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Message-ID: <41459.67.158.175.22.1237048251.squirrel@mail.fryeburgacademy.org> Question?? allergy, asthma, what would make the difference an epi pen either way. My people are all told. if a kid is having a difficult time breathing, call 911 then call me. search the kid for inhaler or epi pen . help the kid use either.Get parents on the phone and do what ever they ask. we know the law will protect them. I would much rather face a parent complaining about an ambulance ride then tell them their child has died. why do we keep trying to protect our jobs "medical person " when it is a kids life at stake. It's the same with an AED. If I drop I want someone, any one to use it, not wait for someone with training that may get there to late. I do enough to justify my job and place within the school. Hope this does not offend but lets just save the kids lives and worry about who is trained later. In Maine all kids can carry their epi pens and inhalers no mater what the age. er > What a tragedy for that little girl and her family. This article is > multi-layered and addresses several issues of concern. > Things to consider: > This student had asthma and severe enough allergies to warrant an > epi-pen. As nurses we know that an epi-pen has the ability to > reduce/eliminate asthma symptoms, however, non- medical people perhaps > would seperate the 2 conditions. For instance, if the child did not come > in contact with an allergen and was having a hard time breathing- one > would assume it was asthma and treat her accordingly. Would this require > a medical person to distinguish and treat accordingly? > > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > Ellen Raynsford Health Services Fryeburg Academy "We can't become something different unless we change who we are". UKA From eraynsford at fryeburgacademy.org Sat Mar 14 13:07:12 2009 From: eraynsford at fryeburgacademy.org (Ellen Raynsford) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:07:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] (no subject) Message-ID: <2459.67.158.175.22.1237050432.squirrel@mail.fryeburgacademy.org> 12222222 Ellen Raynsford Health Services Fryeburg Academy "We can't become something different unless we change who we are". UKA From ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us Mon Mar 16 07:57:06 2009 From: ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us (Sue Siren) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:57:06 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] notice Message-ID: <72908156ACAB40239DFDE1C51B05DE88@sad59.edu> To all Maine school nurses: I don't know whether or not you are aware of the work that Ellen Bridge RN does for all of us who do spinal screening. She is the Maine Public Health Nurse Consultant at the Maine Center for Disease Control/DHHS. She organizes and provides the certification training for all school nurses/school personnel who do spinal screening. She also keeps a data base of the school nurses who are certified. This year there were over 100 nurses whose certification had expired. The law clearly states that if your certification expires, you must attend the January training. There were several nurses who were rude to Ellen when they found out about what they needed to do. This is truly unacceptable and tarnishes school nursing as a profession when this kind of behavior is exhibited. As the president of the Maine Association of School Nurses, I have written a letter of apology to her for this treatment. As an organization, we would appreciate that this would never happen again. Let's all be mindful of our actions and appreciate each other and the work we all do in the best interest for kids. If you would like to show your appreciation for all that Ellen does for school nursing/spinal screening, her contact information is below. Thank you, Susan M. Siren RN.BS.-President of Maine Association of School Nurses Her contact information is: Ellen Bridge RN. Public Health Nurse Consultant Public Health Nursing Maine Center for Disease Control/DHHS State House Station 11 Key Bank Plaza 8th floor Augusta. Me. 04333 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090316/864777f0/attachment.html From ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us Mon Mar 16 13:58:30 2009 From: ssiren at madison-jrhs.sad59.k12.me.us (Sue Siren) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:58:30 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] e-mail Message-ID: I have had a few requests for Ellen Bridge's e-mail. It is: ellen.bridge at maine.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Janet From lmyers at fps.k12.me.us Thu Mar 19 11:23:00 2009 From: lmyers at fps.k12.me.us (Lois Myers) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:23:00 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] PowerSchool medical logs Message-ID: <20090319152300.04da7f67@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Some months ago I sent out a question about medical logs in PowerSchool. The issue was that log entries could be changed, deleted, added to; the entries were completely editable, forever. Others nurses shared this concern over the legal issues that arise with this system. Well, our technology person solved the problem with about 30 minutes work, he tells me. Now, when I hit 'Submit' after typing an entry it is locked and I can't change it. It's do-able, so check with your technology staff. Lois Myers Falmouth HS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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School Nurse Marshwood Great Works School 49 Academy Street South Berwick, ME 03908 1-207-384-4010 Fx. 1-207-384-4035 Email: lpond at msad35.net From pendsley at tcinh.com Thu Mar 19 12:20:53 2009 From: pendsley at tcinh.com (pendsley@tcinh.com) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:20:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] PowerSchool medical logs In-Reply-To: References: <20090319152300.04da7f67@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Message-ID: <44371.169.244.143.114.1237479653.squirrel@email.powweb.com> FYI, We have found out that within Infinite Campus, controls can be set at the local level so the nurse cannot change the notes. It is up to the individual nurse and district to do this or not. It is not set at the state level. For those nurses currently using Web2School, with the last update a history tracking feature was added. You can still delete or revise a note but the history tracking log notes when the last change was and who made the change. According to Martha Bergren, this is acceptable. Pat Endsley, Wells > And just think Lois, you will just get the "bugs" worked out and then you > will change to Infinite Campus! As will the rest of the state! Lori > > Ms. Lori Scelza- Pond, R.N. > School Nurse > Marshwood Great Works School > 49 Academy Street > South Berwick, ME 03908 > 1-207-384-4010 > Fx. 1-207-384-4035 > Email: lpond at msad35.net > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > Pat Endsley RN pendsley at tcinh.com From dlazzari at U74.k12.me.us Thu Mar 19 13:30:58 2009 From: dlazzari at U74.k12.me.us (Diane Lazzari) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:30:58 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] NASN Online CNE In-Reply-To: <28C4D76E33E147D980F4C56E64FFD0AF@sad59.edu> References: <28C4D76E33E147D980F4C56E64FFD0AF@sad59.edu> Message-ID: Hello Sue--you got me looking further into the educational offerings online and the 4 nurses in our union will be joining NASN/MASN soon!!...As far as the application form: one of our nurses is not certified as yet but is eligible..would she be "ACTIVE" or ASSOCIATE"?? Also looking into the NASN Boston Conference--the brochure is not out yet..do you have to attend all days (JUNE 25-28) or is there other options available??thanks!!diane From nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org Thu Mar 19 14:45:02 2009 From: nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org (Nina Baril) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:45:02 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I need information on how & where you dispose of your office sharp containers when they are full. Thanks in advance for your time & consideration. Nina Baril The Lewiston School Department is changing its domain name. We are changing to lewistonpublicschools.org. With the domain change, my email address will change. Please check your address book and change my address to nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org. Thanks, Nina Baril, RN Martel School Nurse Martel Elementary School 880 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Me 04240 207-795-4130 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090319/f725284c/attachment.html From wfernald at u98.k12.me.us Thu Mar 19 14:49:35 2009 From: wfernald at u98.k12.me.us (Wanda Fernald) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:49:35 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] PowerSchool medical logs In-Reply-To: <20090319152300.04da7f67@mail.fps.k12.me.us> Message-ID: I also checked with our district tech guru and she said that should a log be edited, the original is always in the main frame and can be retrieved if there was ever any need. Wanda Fernald Mt. Desert Elementary On 3/19/09 11:23 AM, "Lois Myers" wrote: > Some months ago I sent out a question about medical logs in PowerSchool. The > issue was that log entries could be changed, deleted, added to; the entries > were completely editable, forever. Others nurses shared this concern over the > legal issues that arise with this system. > > Well, our technology person solved the problem with about 30 minutes work, he > tells me. Now, when I hit 'Submit' after typing an entry it is locked and I > can't change it. > > It's do-able, so check with your technology staff. > > Lois Myers > Falmouth HS > > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090319/d1558b95/attachment.html From Linda_Jacoby at sad40.k12.me.us Thu Mar 19 14:55:24 2009 From: Linda_Jacoby at sad40.k12.me.us (Linda Jacoby) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:55:24 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, Nina. At SAD #40 we are fortunate in that our local hospital will take our sharps containers. We have to purchase the containers thru a medical supply catalogue and then when full I just drop them off at the hospital. Hope this helps and best to you! "Nina Baril" writes: >Dear Colleagues, >I need information on how & where you dispose of your office sharp >containers when they are full. >Thanks in advance for your time & consideration. >Nina Baril > >The Lewiston School Department is changing its domain name. We are >changing to > lewistonpublicschools.org. With the domain change, my email address >will change. Please check your address book and change my address to [ >mailto:nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org ]nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org. > >Thanks, > >Nina Baril, RN >Martel School Nurse >Martel Elementary School >880 Lisbon Street >Lewiston, Me 04240 >207-795-4130 > >_______________________________________________ >maineschoolnurse mailing list >maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov >http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090319/a64d5c58/attachment-0001.html From Judy_Clossey at fivetowns.net Thu Mar 19 17:47:34 2009 From: Judy_Clossey at fivetowns.net (Judy Clossey) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:47:34 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We're very fortunate in having our First Aid Association take ours here in Camden-Rockport. Of course we use very few syringes except for our flu vaccine drives in the fall. I can get 2-3 yearsbefore I have to bother them. They just take them to the hospital for disposal. Judy J Clossey, RN School Nurse 207-236-7800; ext.250 25 Keelson Drive Rockport, Maine 04843 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message transmission contains information which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. if you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please delete the message and/or attachments and notify me by telephone (207-236-7800; ext.250) or by electronic mail. Thank you for your cooperation. From paula_harris at cape.k12.me.us Thu Mar 19 18:12:59 2009 From: paula_harris at cape.k12.me.us (Paula Harris) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:12:59 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Nina, for the past few years, we have purchased sharps containers that come in specially marked return boxes. You can purchase them through any of the catalogues (school health etc.). :) Paula -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090319/8aa93a21/attachment.html From carol at moitozo.com Thu Mar 19 18:06:10 2009 From: carol at moitozo.com (Carol Moitozo) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:06:10 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] NASN Online CNE In-Reply-To: References: <28C4D76E33E147D980F4C56E64FFD0AF@sad59.edu> Message-ID: <49C2C1D2.9010207@moitozo.com> Diane Lazzari wrote: > Hello Sue--you got me looking further into the educational offerings > online and the 4 nurses in our union will be joining NASN/MASN soon!!...As > far as the application form: one of our nurses is not certified as yet but > is eligible..would she be "ACTIVE" or ASSOCIATE"?? > > Also looking into the NASN Boston Conference--the brochure is not out > yet..do you have to attend all days (JUNE 25-28) or is there other options > available??thanks!!diane > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > Diane, You can read the brochure for the Boston Conference on the NASN.com web site. I printed it the other day, it was 25 pages, well worth the reading though. The conference sounds great. Carol Moitozo, RN Longley School Lewiston From saccardi at windham.k12.me.us Fri Mar 20 07:23:40 2009 From: saccardi at windham.k12.me.us (Susan Accardi) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:23:40 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <827AA3FA092C0C4AA3A0221EC9B83D08086F0C16@EX2K.ad.wsd.windham.k12.me.us> In Windham sharps disposal is included in our physician contract. -----Original Message----- From: maineschoolnurse-bounces at informe.org [mailto:maineschoolnurse-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Judy Clossey Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:48 PM To: Nina Baril Cc: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Subject: Re: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers We're very fortunate in having our First Aid Association take ours here in Camden-Rockport. Of course we use very few syringes except for our flu vaccine drives in the fall. I can get 2-3 yearsbefore I have to bother them. They just take them to the hospital for disposal. Judy J Clossey, RN School Nurse 207-236-7800; ext.250 25 Keelson Drive Rockport, Maine 04843 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message transmission contains information which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. if you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please delete the message and/or attachments and notify me by telephone (207-236-7800; ext.250) or by electronic mail. Thank you for your cooperation. _______________________________________________ maineschoolnurse mailing list maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse From dkain at msad71.net Fri Mar 20 10:50:12 2009 From: dkain at msad71.net (Doris Kain) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:50:12 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Nina, In Kennebunk we have a close relationship with the town EMS personnel so we are able to take our sharps to them for disposal. Doris "Nina Baril" writes: >Dear Colleagues, >I need information on how & where you dispose of your office sharp >containers when they are full. >Thanks in advance for your time & consideration. >Nina Baril > >The Lewiston School Department is changing its domain name. We are >changing to > lewistonpublicschools.org. With the domain change, my email address >will change. Please check your address book and change my address to [ >mailto:nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org ]nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org. > >Thanks, > >Nina Baril, RN >Martel School Nurse >Martel Elementary School >880 Lisbon Street >Lewiston, Me 04240 >207-795-4130 > >_______________________________________________ >maineschoolnurse mailing list >maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov >http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse From mdihsnurse at u98.k12.me.us Mon Mar 23 10:52:58 2009 From: mdihsnurse at u98.k12.me.us (MDIHS Nurse) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:52:58 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Disposal of sharp containers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6E27527E-2A40-4226-A6E1-FB82862671E0@u98.k12.me.us> same at Mount Desert Island High School BUT I am wondering if any of you have had to register with the State as a Biomedical Waste Generator ($25) and why ? Thanks..Holly Burr, RN On Mar 19, 2009, at 2:55 PM, Linda Jacoby wrote: > Hi, Nina. At SAD #40 we are fortunate in that our local > hospital will take our sharps containers. We have to purchase the > containers thru a medical supply catalogue and then when full I > just drop them off at the hospital. Hope this helps and best to you! > > > > "Nina Baril" writes: > Dear Colleagues, > I need information on how & where you dispose of your office sharp > containers when they are full. > Thanks in advance for your time & consideration. > Nina Baril > > The Lewiston School Department is changing its domain name. We are > changing to > lewistonpublicschools.org. With the domain change, my email > address will change. Please check your address book and change my > address to nbaril at lewistonpublicschools.org. > > Thanks, > > Nina Baril, RN > Martel School Nurse > Martel Elementary School > 880 Lisbon Street > Lewiston, Me 04240 > 207-795-4130 > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090323/7264b805/attachment.html From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Mon Mar 23 12:25:49 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:25:49 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Survey sent on behalf of Ruth Lawson-Stopps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356B89@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Karen, yes it is. Please respond to Ruth's survey. Thank you. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov -----Original Message----- From: Karen Boardman [mailto:kboardman at yorkschools.org] Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:57 AM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Fwd: Survey sent on behalf of Ruth Lawson-Stopps Hi Nancy! Is this something legit that we SN's should be doing? Thanks, Karen ----- Original Message ----- SCHOOL SURVEY The title may make you cringe. I know that surveys are a nuisance. We all know that surveys are a nuisance, but please be patient. The Maine Asthma Program at Maine CDC, the Maine School Nurse Consultant, the Maine Association of School Nurses and the Maine Diabetes and Prevention Program at Maine CDC are collaborating to present an upcoming survey. You will see the survey in a few days. It will take less than 10 minutes to complete if you have the needed information ready. After you have this information, the Survey will be quick. Please collect the following information: # of students in the school who have asthma reported by parent or physician # of students that you know of who take daily asthma medication at home or at school # of students who have an Asthma Action Plan on file # of students diagnosed with diabetes # of students who have an Individual Diabetes Medical Management Plan # of students that have epi pens We intend to obtain a full database from 100% of Maine schools. This database will be a great opportunity to identify where we have the greatest need, where we need to fill gaps, and where we have to increase school nurse staffing to meet the need. Please know that the results of this survey are so important that we are offering prizes. We will draw from the names of respondents who return the survey on time. Unfortunately the prizes are not a trip to the Bahamas or a shiny sports care but instead prizes like nebulizers, spacers and other such exciting incentives. These are incentives for you to answer right away. We must have information from every school in Maine so please start collecting the information listed above and complete the survey as soon as you get it. If we do not hear from your school, we will be in touch with you to obtain the information. Attached is the report of a small survey we sent out last year. The results were helpful but because we hade too few responses (42) we were limited in what we could do with the data. One last thing - this is an evaluation of the intensity of work needs to be done as well as an assessment of the resources available to do the work. We know that you work very hard. What we do not know is the intensity of the need in Maine and where we need to seek resources and where to apply them. Please get ready. We look forward to your help and cooperation. The survey will be out in a few days. The results will be ready the end of the summer and a report will be available at the School Nurse Conference in the fall. Thank you for you help. Ruth Lawson-Stopps, RN LSW MPA Program Manager Maine Asthma Program Maine CDC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy/delete all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- From pendsley at tcinh.com Tue Mar 24 10:35:45 2009 From: pendsley at tcinh.com (pendsley@tcinh.com) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:35:45 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Free CEU 's and webcast In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356B89@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.stat e.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356B89@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: <39874.169.244.143.114.1237905345.squirrel@email.powweb.com> Hi Everyone, 3 interesting Pedi CEU opportunities and a webcast. If you get on the mailing list you will get notices of future webcasts. Pat Endsley http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/589423?src=cmenews http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/589252?src=cmenews http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/589327?src=cmenews Total 0.75 CEUs if you complete all 3. Also, although we are all very busy at 9:00, this webcast will be available in the archives. School of Public Health - University at Albany ============================================== -- PUBLIC HEALTH LIVE! (Third Thursday Breakfast Broadcast) -- Center for Public Health Continuing Education Our April 16 9-10 program is on Immunization of Newborn Close Contacts (http://www.albany.edu/sph/coned/phl/immunizations.htm). Because this broadcast will be filmed in the field ahead of time, we would like to ask your input to help shape the program. To submit a question on this topic, please click here (http://www.informz.net/survistapro/s.asp?id=3041&u=306369350) . We need your input by March 24th. To register for this program, please click here (http://www.informz.net/ualbany-sph/event.asp?eid=3313&uid=306369350&minst=749179) . Thank you for your continued interest in our programs. We look forward to hearing from you. > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse > Pat Endsley RN pendsley at tcinh.com From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Tue Mar 24 12:01:18 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:01:18 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] camp-10.doc Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356BB8@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> FYI from Massachussetts. Nancy ________________________________ West End House Camp for Boys East Parsonsfield, Maine 04028 Summer Camp Nurse Salary: Competitive salary based on experience, credentials and references. Benefits: Free housing and meals as well as potential negotiable deals on camper tuition if applicant has boys between the ages of 8-15. 2009 Camp Season: June 27th to August 22nd Beautiful lakeside~accommodations for you or you and your family. Come work with us for what will feel like a paid vacation. Licensed Nurse needed for the West End House Boy's Camp, a sports camp established in 1908, located in southern Maine (roughly 2.5 hours north of Boston). Access to our beautiful lake, great facilities and a fun staff to work with. The nurse is responsible for administering medication, basic first aid, determining when a child has to see a doctor, and handling emergency situations. The West End House offers a variety of different sports activities and other activities, many of which are at the waterfront. There are usually between 100-120 campers there at any given time, plus 30-40 staff members. Most of the campers come from the Massachusetts, but we do have plenty of other campers from other states. Check out our great website [ fcp://@fc.cantonma.org,%2318476464/Mailbox/_blank/www.westendhousecamp.o rg ]www.westendhousecamp.org to see what a special, historic place you may be joining! How to apply: Please call or e-mail Camp Director Steve Lepler 617-783-2267 slepswehc at aol.com Janet C. Donnelly, RN, BSN, NCSN Nurse Leader Canton Public Schools (781) 821-5060 x113 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/b365da2d/attachment.html From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Tue Mar 24 12:05:47 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:05:47 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] FW: Autism Conference for Clinicians May 12th Augusta Civic Center Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356BBA@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> FYI Autism Conference May 12th. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Mills, Dora A. Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:04 PM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: Autism Conference for Clinicians May 12th Augusta Civic Center Importance: High Thank you ahead of time for sending this to school nurses - we'd love to have them attend, and anyone else from the education community! Feel free to forward to interested parties. Thank you! Dora Autism: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice for Clinicians Are you a health care professional who is confused by all the information swirling around you about Autism? Are you challenged by the struggles and frustrations that children with autism and their parents bring to you? We encourage you to consider attending a one-day conference sponsored by the Maine CDC/DHHS on Autism on Tuesday May 12th at the Augusta Civic Center. Co-sponsored by the Maine Medical Association, the Maine Osteopathic Association, the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Maine Emergency Medical Services, Downeast Association of Physician Assistants, and the Autism Society of Maine, we are applying for 7.0 hours of CMEs/CEUs for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and EMS providers. This conference features a cadre of Maine's developmental pediatricians and several nationally-known speakers. Developmental pediatricians Victoria Dalzell, MD, from MMC, Mary Ellen Gellerstedt, MD, from EMMC, Carol Hubbard, MD, from MMC and immediate past president of the Maine Chapter of AAP Don Burgess, MD, will start the day with an Autism 101 from a medical standpoint. Tim Buie, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School will review medical co-morbidities, including the role of diet and supplements. Martha Herbert, MD, PhD pediatric neurologist from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School will review genetic and environmental theories on the causes of autism. Jon Poling, MD, PhD, adult neurologist from Georgia, whose daughter with autism made national news last year when her parents successfully sued the US DHHS for compensation under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, will share his views about vaccines and autism. All keynotes will include a question and answer session with the audience. Are you interested in the conference but can't make it? It will be available as a webcast a few days after the conference, and we will be making some DVDs available to parent groups. Online Registration, a full conference brochure is available at both the following websites: Maine CDC's homepage www.mainepublichealth.gov (upper right hand corner under "Hot Topics") Autism: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice for Clinicians Conference site http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/autism_conference_5_12_09.shtml We hope to see you there! Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH Director, Maine CDC/DHHS State Health Officer Autism: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice For Clinicians Tuesday May 12th Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sponsored by Maine CDC/DHHS Co-Sponsored by MMA, MOA, AAP-Maine Chapter, DEAPA, Maine EMS, ASM Primary Audience: Pediatricians and other clinicians who provide health care for children Objectives: By the end of the conference, the participant will be able to: * Describe the trends of autism (Autism Spectrum Disorders=ASD). * Identify the first signs and symptoms of autism. * Explain when and how to refer for specialized diagnostics. * Apply universal autism screening with recommended tools. * Describe the use of the AAP Autism Toolkit. * Describe what is available for diagnostic and therapeutic services in Maine. * Define co-morbidities to autism and ways to effectively identify and treat them. * Identify effective strategies to address some of the challenges parents and children with autism face in clinical settings. * Discuss the newest research on the causes of autism, including genetic and environmental theories. * Discuss the newest research on the treatments of autism, including those that are commonly used by families but not necessarily widely accepted by the medical community. Rationale Autism, including its possible causes and treatments, is a highly-charged polarizing subject within the medical, public health, and even the autism community. Maine CDC/DHHS is hosting a medical conference to provide an update on the latest science on possible causes, diagnostic tools, and treatments of autism. The conference will feature several national researchers, Maine treating physicians and an interactive format, allowing the Maine clinical community an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with the presenters. Some areas that will be covered include some of the murky areas in causes and treatment of autism, particularly those treatments that parents embark on with or without the child's physician knowledge, guidance, or approval. Examples include DAN, special diets, and avoiding vaccines. By addressing these more controversial areas, we hope to address one of the overall goals of helping to break down the barriers between physicians and parents in order to ultimately provide more comprehensive and collaborative care for children with autism. Abridged Conference Schedule 8:00 - 8:30 Registration, Networking, Coffee 8:30 - 9:00 Introduction and Overview of Autism in Maine - Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH 9:00 - 11:00 Autism 101 - Carol Hubbard, MD, Victoria Dalzell, MD, Mary Ellen Gellerstedt, MD, Don Burgess MD First signs and symptoms, Maine's new screening tool, How and when to refer for specialized diagnostics, How a diagnosis is made, AAP Autism Toolkit, Diagnostic and therapeutic services in Maine 11:00 - 12:30 Keynote by Tim Buie, MD - Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Co-Morbidities in Autism, followed by Q&A 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch - Voices of Autism 1:30- 3:00 Keynote by Martha Herbert, MD, PhD, - Genes and Environment, Developmental and Chronic: An Inclusive Approach to Autism Science 3:00 - 4:30 Keynote by Jon Poling, MD, PhD - Looking Forward Beyond Vaccines: How Do We Know What Autism Is NOT If We Do Not Know What Autism Is? 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I am enclosing the protocols for using the list serve for your information. maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Bubar, Beverly Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:08 PM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: RE: School Nurse Listserv Thanks Nancy. Is there a link to the listserv? Bev ________________________________ From: Dube, Nancy Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:30 AM To: Bubar, Beverly Subject: RE: School Nurse Listserv Beverly, the request has been made. Welcome to school nursing as part of your very busy work life! Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov ________________________________ From: Bubar, Beverly Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:32 AM To: Dube, Nancy Subject: School Nurse Listserv Good morning Nancy. I am a Public Health Nurse soon to be covering some school in the Washington County district. I was wondering if you could place me on the school nurse listsev? Thanks Bev Bubar RN COHN PHNII -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/9657f811/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: m new to discussion lists.doc Type: application/msword Size: 27136 bytes Desc: m new to discussion lists.doc Url : http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/9657f811/mnewtodiscussionlists-0001.doc From lstewart at msad3.org Tue Mar 24 13:11:20 2009 From: lstewart at msad3.org (Laura Stewart) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:11:20 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff Message-ID: I have a question for the list serv... A teacher that works at my school is going on a missionary trip this summer (non school related) and needs her Hep B and Hep A shots. The school does not pay for them since it is a non school function. The teacher said it is cheaper for her physician to order the meds and she can pick them up at a pharmacy and have somebody give her the shots. So, she asked if I could give them. Has anybody dealt with this question before? My first thought is No, because in this situation it's not within my scope of practice. Also, should something happen, I currently do not have my own malpractice insurance. And considering the situation I don't think our school mal practice would cover either. The teacher told me she knows somebody else who got her shots at their school clinic. I imagine a school based clinic would be very different than a nurse's office. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Laura Stewart, RN, BSN MSAD 3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/84d5cccc/attachment.html From waltz at po.lincoln-academy.pvt.k12.me.us Tue Mar 24 13:44:24 2009 From: waltz at po.lincoln-academy.pvt.k12.me.us (Ricki Waltz) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:44:24 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49C8E3B8.16473.151D71F@waltz.po.lincoln-academy.pvt.k12.me.us> I would not do it unless it is school related. I give Hep B shots with an order from our school physician to the maintenance workers and the coaches. I think you are putting yourself at risk and I do agree a school based health clinic is different but under these circumstances my health center would not do it unless the person was associated with the medical providers office. Hope this helps. I know we want to help people but in this case it is just as easy for her to pick up her prescriptions and go to her doctors office and one of their MA's can administer it. Ricki Waltz, RN Lincoln Academy On 24 Mar 2009 at 13:11, Laura Stewart wrote: I have a question for the list serv... A teacher that works at my school is going on a missionary trip this summer (non school related) and needs her Hep B and Hep A shots. The school does not pay for them since it is a non school function. The teacher said it is cheaper for her physician to order the meds and she can pick them up at a pharmacy and have somebody give her the shots. So, she asked if I could give them. Has anybody dealt with this question before? My first thought is No, because in this situation it's not within my scope of practice. Also, should something happen, I currently do not have my own malpractice insurance. And considering the situation I don't think our school mal practice would cover either. The teacher told me she knows somebody else who got her shots at their school clinic. I imagine a school based clinic would be very different than a nurse's office. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Laura Stewart, RN, BSN MSAD 3 Nurse From aoutinenjones at msad49.org Tue Mar 24 14:00:02 2009 From: aoutinenjones at msad49.org (Anni Outinen-Jones) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:00:02 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff Message-ID: <158607389@msad49.org> Hello Laura,   I think you are right---for you to offer to give these vaccines would place you in a "legally grey area".   There is a "travelling medicine" clinic in Waterville and also one in Bangor.   They give these vaccines for travellers there routinely.   Anni -----Original Message----- From: "Laura Stewart" <lstewart at msad3.org> Sent: 3/24/2009 1:41:00 PM To: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Cc: Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff I have a question for the list serv... A teacher that works at my school is going on a missionary trip this summer (non school related) and needs her Hep B and Hep A shots.  The school does not pay for them since it is a non school function.  The teacher said it is cheaper for her physician to order the meds and she can pick them up at a pharmacy and have somebody give her the shots.  So, she asked if I could give them. Has anybody dealt with this question before?  My first thought is No, because in this situation it's not within my scope of practice.  Also, should something happen, I currently do not have my own malpractice insurance.  And considering the situation I don't think our school mal practice would cover either. The teacher told me she knows somebody else who got her shots at their school clinic.  I imagine a school based clinic would be very different than a nurse's office. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Laura Stewart, RN, BSN MSAD 3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/a7fb0a07/attachment.html From jackiet at oobschools.org Tue Mar 24 14:26:27 2009 From: jackiet at oobschools.org (Jackie Tselikis) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:26:27 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff In-Reply-To: <49C8E3B8.16473.151D71F@waltz.po.lincoln-academy.pvt.k12.me.us> Message-ID: I agree with Ricky, it is easier to have her take it to the doctor's office. We did run a clinic 15 years ago for all first responders and it was a pain in the ____. It was o.k.'d by our school physician so we ran the clinic. We had to keep their records etc. and chase them when the next one was due. Much easier to send them to their own provider. Jackie Tselikis On 3/24/09 12:44 PM, "Ricki Waltz" wrote: > I would not do it unless it is school related. I give Hep B shots with an > order > from our school physician to the maintenance workers and the coaches. I > think you are putting yourself at risk and I do agree a school based health > clinic is different but under these circumstances my health center would not > do it unless the person was associated with the medical providers office. > Hope this helps. I know we want to help people but in this case it is just as > easy for her to pick up her prescriptions and go to her doctors office and one > of their MA's can administer it. Ricki Waltz, RN Lincoln Academy > > > On 24 Mar 2009 at 13:11, Laura Stewart wrote: > > I have a question for the list serv... > > A teacher that works at my school is going on a missionary trip this > summer (non school related) and needs her Hep B and Hep A shots. The > school does not pay for them since it is a non school function. The > teacher said it is cheaper for her physician to order the meds and she can > pick them up at a pharmacy and have somebody give her the shots. So, > she > asked if I could give them. > > Has anybody dealt with this question before? My first thought is No, > because in this situation it's not within my scope of practice. Also, > should something happen, I currently do not have my own malpractice > insurance. And considering the situation I don't think our school mal > practice would cover either. > > The teacher told me she knows somebody else who got her shots at their > school clinic. I imagine a school based clinic would be very different > than a nurse's office. > > Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! > > Laura Stewart, RN, BSN > MSAD 3 Nurse > > > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse From pcurtis-everett at auburnschl.edu Tue Mar 24 14:46:49 2009 From: pcurtis-everett at auburnschl.edu (Paula Curtis-Everett) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:46:49 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Survey sent on behalf of Ruth Lawson-Stopps In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356B89@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356B89@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Nancy is there a database to put this information into or just send Ruth an attachment? paula -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090324/639c5847/attachment.html From lpond at msad35.net Tue Mar 24 14:46:27 2009 From: lpond at msad35.net (Lori Pond) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:46:27 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Giving Hep B shots to staff In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You are right Laura- if you are not a school based clinic, or if you do not have your own malpractice I would not offer to do this. Her doctor's office could still administer the shots and she can bring in her prescription- most insurance policies cover Hep B series. If she goes to maine.gov and looks onto the Maine Immunization Program, she can find clinics that administer travel immunizations. Ms. Lori Scelza- Pond, R.N. School Nurse Marshwood Great Works School 49 Academy Street South Berwick, ME 03908 1-207-384-4010 Fx. 1-207-384-4035 Email: lpond at msad35.net From spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us Wed Mar 25 10:31:19 2009 From: spruzansky at richmond.k12.me.us (Stephanie Pruzansky) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:31:19 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Region 3 meeting In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356BB8@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356BB8@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Region 3 meeting April 14 (tues) 3:30-4:30 Room 538 at the Dept. of Ed (Burton Cross Building) Topics: Guest speaker- New educational materials about Lymes disease - review recent article about student that died from allergy/asthma symptoms I know some of you (including me) are going to the Family Planning workshop in Augusta on that day- it ends at 3:30- so perhaps we could leave a few minutes earlier and make it to the meeting. Please RSVP as we booked a smaller room- thanks From lhartzell at pownalschool.org Thu Mar 26 11:14:12 2009 From: lhartzell at pownalschool.org (Lynda Hartzell) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:14:12 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] screening for color blindness Message-ID: <273130-220093426151412343@pownalschool.org> Is anyone routinely screening for color-blindness? If so, what tool are you using. My titmus has the screen with numbers- which younger kids don't know yet so it doesn't help with the young ones. Does anyone ask in their kindergarten screening if there is a family history of this? Anyone ever pick one up that wasn't already identified by a pediatrician or eye doctor? Please respond to lhartzell at pownalschool.org I will put out a summary of responses. From blakem at link75.org Sun Mar 29 16:47:50 2009 From: blakem at link75.org (Marla Blake) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:47:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Free Opportunity to attend the Maine Asthma Educator Institute In-Reply-To: <17196206.1822531238358415189.JavaMail.root@thematrix> Message-ID: <10357551.1822971238359670744.JavaMail.root@thematrix> MASN has been fortunate enough to receive scholarship funds from the Maine Asthma Council to support the education of some school nurses to attend the Asthma Educators Institute. After attending the class, you will be eligible to become certified as an asthma educator. You can view the agenda by visiting the Maine Lung Association website: www.lungme.org. (Scroll down to Asthma Educators Institute info in the middle of the page). Lee Scott is the contact person at Maine Lung if you have questions about the class. We are under a time crunch because the training days are on April 30 and May 1 at SMCC in South Portland. The scholarship will pay for the training and payment for a substitute at your school, travel expenses and room and board if needed. We are looking into the cost of sitting for the certification exam. This will probably be covered as well if it's not too prohibitive. What an opportunity! If you are interested please email Marla Blake by this Friday April 3rd. Once we have an idea how many nurses are interested, we will get back to you with any requirements. In all fairness if there is a lot of interest, MASN will most likely use it's scholarship application process to determine selection. _________________________________________________________________________ This communication (including all attachments) is intended solely for the use of the person or persons to whom it is addressed and contains information that may be privileged or confidential MSAD No. 75 information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby formally notified that any use, copying, printing or distribution of this e-mail, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the author immediately by replying to this message and delete the original message. Maine School Administrative District No. 75 http://www.link75.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090329/957cac5b/attachment.html From hpiersiak at msad3.org Mon Mar 30 07:56:15 2009 From: hpiersiak at msad3.org (Heidie Piersiak) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:56:15 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus Message-ID: Good morning everyone, I just attended a training on Infinite Campus and I am so concerned. We are going live in April and see many shortcomings of the program. Are there any school nurses out there who would like to share their experiences and solutions to some of these things? If so please give me a call at 568-4317. Thanks so much!! Maybe you can quell my "near panic"!! Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/a325b864/attachment.html From aoutinenjones at msad49.org Mon Mar 30 08:45:29 2009 From: aoutinenjones at msad49.org (Anni Outinen-Jones) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:45:29 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus Message-ID: <159088787@msad49.org> Ditto, Heidie,   I have multiple concerns about infinite campus as well. Too many to have time to list here. I was at the same training this past Friday and our district is a "pilot site"----we in msad 49 are to go live w/ IC on April 20. I am currently using SNAP and compared to IC, it is a dream.   As Heidie, I am also looking for possible solutions and input from my fellow school nurses.   Anni -----Original Message----- From: "Heidie Piersiak" <hpiersiak at msad3.org> Sent: 3/30/2009 8:10:00 AM To: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Cc: Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus Good morning everyone, I just attended a training on Infinite Campus and I am so concerned.  We are going live in April and see many shortcomings of the program.  Are there any school nurses out there who would like to share their experiences and solutions to some of these things?  If so please give me a call at 568-4317. Thanks so much!!  Maybe you can quell my "near panic"!! Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/2491661d/attachment.html From hpiersiak at msad3.org Mon Mar 30 09:31:02 2009 From: hpiersiak at msad3.org (Heidie Piersiak) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:31:02 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: <29768889.1838001238417405979.JavaMail.root@thematrix> References: <29768889.1838001238417405979.JavaMail.root@thematrix> Message-ID: I will begin the list... -no place to chart near vision or muscle balance -no way to mass add screening, must add each screening individual for each student... no way to set a default even... -Must use cumbersome ICD 9 list of code for health conditions............. -Health conditions must be added in Health Condition list and Medical alert list separately... charting X2. -must chart your name and initials (separately) for each reason for visit to nurse office and each resolution..... 4 input for '1 reason to visit' -Must have admin set up querie to do most types of reports Or may not even be able to do certain reports (for example failed screenings) -Admin must add your medications NONE in IC... -No forms in IC -May schedule appointments (+++) but no reminder, shows up on a calendar which you use for nothing else (as far as I know). -Medical Conditions are not rolling over easily from MMS -I wonder where my info in MMS that will not go to IC (like some office viii and near vision) will go.... -It looks like you can add info like "medication at home" (so we can track info like we recently needed for Asthma report) but it is under health conditions under treatment and there does not seem to be a way to do a report just on a certain treatment... I know Anni has more specific concerns about charting on students as well.. Oh you can print a compliance label!!! This is just off the top of my head!!! I do not mean to be negative, the program can do alot of things but it is not going to met my needs as well as MMS at this time. It is difficult to go backwards in this day of technology! For the nurses of 49.. I wonder if you can continue to use SNAP? It sounds a lot more comprehensive. I am hoping that the nurses already using IC have some solutions to these issues... Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/1500c689/attachment-0001.html From aoutinenjones at msad49.org Mon Mar 30 11:04:55 2009 From: aoutinenjones at msad49.org (Anni Outinen-Jones) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:04:55 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus Message-ID: <159120926@msad49.org> Hello all,   Heidie, I think your list just about covered it!   I also hate to be negative, but I have to confess that when my principal said we can not use SNAP parallell to IC, my heart sank a bit.   Some of my other concerns may be peremature, as I have not used the program, but my impression was that IC focuses on screening, medication and rudimentary charting of health office visits. Rudimentary being the operative word. You pick a code and then you pick the resolution---what happened to assessment? I guess we will be doing a lot of typing...   We all know that the above is merely the tip of the iceberg of what we do on a daily basis---at this point it is not clear to me where we will be documenting the various things we do re: case management--- IEP meetings, Individual Health Plans etc.   Seems to me the program is not fully developed and designed to the needs of school nurses and that it will be up to our individual district's computer people to create  templates etc. to make IC more useable (see Heidie's comment).   Looking forward to hearing more on this and ways people solved problems as more of you phase into IC.   Anni       -----Original Message----- From: "Heidie Piersiak" <hpiersiak at msad3.org> Sent: 3/30/2009 9:36:00 AM To: "Marla Blake" <blakem at link75.org> Cc: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov Subject: Re: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus I will begin the list... -no place to chart near vision or muscle balance -no way to mass add screening,  must add each screening individual for each student... no way to set a default even... -Must use cumbersome ICD 9 list of code for health conditions............. -Health conditions must be added in Health Condition list and Medical alert list separately... charting X2. -must chart your name and initials (separately) for each reason for visit to nurse office and each resolution..... 4 input for '1 reason to visit' -Must have admin set up querie to do most types of reports Or may not even be able to do certain reports (for example failed screenings) -Admin must add your medications NONE in IC... -No forms in IC -May schedule appointments (+++) but no reminder, shows up on a calendar which you use for nothing else (as far as I know). -Medical Conditions are not rolling over easily from MMS -I wonder where my info in MMS that will not go to IC (like some office viii and near vision) will go.... -It looks like you can add info like "medication at home" (so we can track info like we recently needed for Asthma report) but it is under health conditions under treatment and there does not seem to be a way to do a report just on a certain treatment... I know Anni has more specific concerns about charting on students as well.. Oh you can print a compliance label!!! This is just off the top of my head!!!  I do not mean to be negative, the program can do alot of things but it is not going to met my needs as well as MMS at this time.  It is difficult to go backwards in this day of technology! For the nurses of 49.. I wonder if you can continue to use SNAP?  It sounds a lot more comprehensive. I am hoping that the nurses already using IC have some solutions to these issues... Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/9a15f24e/attachment.html From jackiet at oobschools.org Mon Mar 30 13:35:51 2009 From: jackiet at oobschools.org (Jackie Tselikis) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:35:51 -0500 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: <159120926@msad49.org> Message-ID: Can you contact the sponsors of the workshop and give them the HIT LIST of concerns from School Nurses? They need to add categories etc. and the sooner you send them the concerns the sooner someone might address them. As usual, this is an example of planning without including health professionals. Jackie Tselikis On 3/30/09 10:04 AM, "Anni Outinen-Jones" wrote: > Hello all, > > Heidie, I think your list just about covered it! > > I also hate to be negative, but I have to confess that when my principal said > we can not use SNAP parallell to IC, my heart sank a bit. > > Some of my other concerns may be peremature, as I have not used the program, > but my impression was that IC focuses on screening, medication and rudimentary > charting of health office visits. Rudimentary being the operative word. You > pick a code and then you pick the resolution---what happened to assessment? I > guess we will be doing a lot of typing... > > We all know that the above is merely the tip of the iceberg of what we do on a > daily basis---at this point it is not clear to me where we will be documenting > the various things we do re: case management--- IEP meetings, Individual > Health Plans etc. > > Seems to me the program is not fully developed and designed to the needs of > school nurses and that it will be up to our individual district's computer > people to create templates etc. to make IC more useable (see Heidie's > comment). > > Looking forward to hearing more on this and ways people solved problems as > more of you phase into IC. > > Anni > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Heidie Piersiak" > Sent: 3/30/2009 9:36:00 AM > To: "Marla Blake" > Cc: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > Subject: Re: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus > > I will begin the list... > > -no place to chart near vision or muscle balance > -no way to mass add screening, must add each screening individual for each > student... no way to set a default even... > -Must use cumbersome ICD 9 list of code for health conditions............. > -Health conditions must be added in Health Condition list and Medical alert > list separately... charting X2. > -must chart your name and initials (separately) for each reason for visit to > nurse office and each resolution..... 4 input for '1 reason to visit' > -Must have admin set up querie to do most types of reports Or may not even be > able to do certain reports (for example failed screenings) > -Admin must add your medications NONE in IC... > -No forms in IC > -May schedule appointments (+++) but no reminder, shows up on a calendar which > you use for nothing else (as far as I know). > -Medical Conditions are not rolling over easily from MMS > -I wonder where my info in MMS that will not go to IC (like some office viii > and near vision) will go.... > -It looks like you can add info like "medication at home" (so we can track > info like we recently needed for Asthma report) but it is under health > conditions under treatment and there does not seem to be a way to do a report > just on a certain treatment... > > I know Anni has more specific concerns about charting on students as well.. > > Oh you can print a compliance label!!! > > This is just off the top of my head!!! I do not mean to be negative, the > program can do alot of things but it is not going to met my needs as well as > MMS at this time. It is difficult to go backwards in this day of technology! > > For the nurses of 49.. I wonder if you can continue to use SNAP? It sounds a > lot more comprehensive. > > I am hoping that the nurses already using IC have some solutions to these > issues... > > > Heidie Piersiak RN BSN > MSAD #3 Nurse > > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/7266bd3f/attachment.html From Nancy.Dube at maine.gov Mon Mar 30 15:44:42 2009 From: Nancy.Dube at maine.gov (Dube, Nancy) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:44:42 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Hello, everyone, I am seeing a lot of discussion based on trainings that occurred last week. I appreciate all your concerns. We are working on the "Maine model" of Infinite Campus. The version we will roll out this summer will have the nursing interventions and nursing outcomes, assessments. The screening screens will include the requirements in Maine Rules. Also, the immunization screens will highlight the boxes that are required by Maine Law. Other boxes for immunizations will be "optional" and will not trigger the Out of Compliance message. There has been a workgroup addressing the Health Module since last July. We are hopeful that all will be ready for a rollout in August, 2009. Thank you all for your comments. We will add them to our discussions as we work toward implementing Infinite Campus in Maine schools. Please call me if you have further suggestions and/or concerns. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090330/6db1be32/attachment.html From lpond at msad35.net Mon Mar 30 16:14:29 2009 From: lpond at msad35.net (Lori Pond) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:14:29 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I did the training on Friday- unfortunately the training is very "bland". Just showing the bare bones. Your IT people set each district more specifically to meet the individual needs. I agree there should be more on the pull downs for treatments. The ICD 9 codes only apply to actual diagnoses illness for students- not our "diagnosis" when they come in to the office- this seems to be a big issue. I don't even think it is mandatory information. There were nurses in on the design of this program- so don't shoot the messengers (trainers). There has to be a central group in the state that chose this program and why they did. Is it the compatibility of crossover with other programs, is it ease of use? Anyway, coming together as a group and giving our concerns to that person may help to improve on the product before we are all "live!" I also think it is easier for those of us who have no program to learn this, then for those who have to turn around and learn something different then what you are currently using. I don't have any answers, but I feel like I can see both sides! I did feel bad for our trainer the other day- as she obviously was only there to give us the basics of the program. There has to be a better plan of attack for this. Having a state wide information system makes sense for all of us. Lori Ms. Lori Scelza- Pond, R.N. School Nurse Marshwood Great Works School 49 Academy Street South Berwick, ME 03908 1-207-384-4010 Fx. 1-207-384-4035 Email: lpond at msad35.net From hpiersiak at msad3.org Tue Mar 31 07:19:05 2009 From: hpiersiak at msad3.org (Heidie Piersiak) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:19:05 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Nancy, Thank you for your response. I feel so much better knowing there is work being done and we will see a friendlier version this summer! Heidie Piersiak RN BSN MSAD #3 Nurse -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090331/25b1c612/attachment.html From ComynsSu at spsd.org Tue Mar 31 08:25:57 2009 From: ComynsSu at spsd.org (Sue Comyns) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:25:57 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: <49D1D395020000D500049060@mail.spsd.org> Hi Nancy & list serve members..... I checked with our IT Director and he raised this question which will be of interest to us all.....Can you let us know ???? I think she means "State Edition" meaning that they create it up in Augusta and then in the summer we get access to it. The difference between State Edition and District Edition is that all schools can participate, even if they don't have IC at the local level. A good follow up question would be, "will data entered into our local, district edition automatically synch to the state edition?" >>> "Dube, Nancy" 3/30/2009 2:44 PM >>> Hello, everyone, I am seeing a lot of discussion based on trainings that occurred last week. I appreciate all your concerns. We are working on the ?Maine model? of Infinite Campus. The version we will roll out this summer will have the nursing interventions and nursing outcomes, assessments. The screening screens will include the requirements in Maine Rules. Also, the immunization screens will highlight the boxes that are required by Maine Law. Other boxes for immunizations will be ?optional? and will not trigger the Out of Compliance message. There has been a workgroup addressing the Health Module since last July. We are hopeful that all will be ready for a rollout in August, 2009. Thank you all for your comments. We will add them to our discussions as we work toward implementing Infinite Campus in Maine schools. Please call me if you have further suggestions and/or concerns. Nancy Nancy Dube School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 207-624-6688 207-624-6691 (fax) nancy.dube at maine.gov *** Please Note *** The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/maineschoolnurse/attachments/20090331/ca5f05af/attachment.html From lpeterson at union90.org Tue Mar 31 08:46:05 2009 From: lpeterson at union90.org (Leslie Peterson) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:46:05 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> <,> Message-ID: Hello, It is important to explain what the core of an issue is about. I, for one, don't know what "IC" is and though I have kept up with the list serve comments it is still unclear to me what the fundamental topic is. Leslie Peterson RN-Union 90 From smorrill at rsu1.org Tue Mar 31 11:14:51 2009 From: smorrill at rsu1.org (Sharon Morrill) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:14:51 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: References: <159120926@msad49.org> Message-ID: <49D1FB2B.8D83.007A.1@rsu1.org> With all due respect, the "hit list" if you will should and is apparently be routed to Nancy Dube who is in direct communication with the Infinite Campus health module people. There are many sub contractors conducting the workshops who could care less about our grievances. >>> Jackie Tselikis 3/30/2009 1:35 PM >>> Can you contact the sponsors of the workshop and give them the HIT LIST of concerns from School Nurses? They need to add categories etc. and the sooner you send them the concerns the sooner someone might address them. As usual, this is an example of planning without including health professionals. Jackie Tselikis On 3/30/09 10:04 AM, "Anni Outinen-Jones" wrote: > Hello all, > > Heidie, I think your list just about covered it! > > I also hate to be negative, but I have to confess that when my principal said > we can not use SNAP parallell to IC, my heart sank a bit. > > Some of my other concerns may be peremature, as I have not used the program, > but my impression was that IC focuses on screening, medication and rudimentary > charting of health office visits. Rudimentary being the operative word. You > pick a code and then you pick the resolution---what happened to assessment? I > guess we will be doing a lot of typing... > > We all know that the above is merely the tip of the iceberg of what we do on a > daily basis---at this point it is not clear to me where we will be documenting > the various things we do re: case management--- IEP meetings, Individual > Health Plans etc. > > Seems to me the program is not fully developed and designed to the needs of > school nurses and that it will be up to our individual district's computer > people to create templates etc. to make IC more useable (see Heidie's > comment). > > Looking forward to hearing more on this and ways people solved problems as > more of you phase into IC. > > Anni > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Heidie Piersiak" > Sent: 3/30/2009 9:36:00 AM > To: "Marla Blake" > Cc: maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > Subject: Re: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus > > I will begin the list... > > -no place to chart near vision or muscle balance > -no way to mass add screening, must add each screening individual for each > student... no way to set a default even... > -Must use cumbersome ICD 9 list of code for health conditions............. > -Health conditions must be added in Health Condition list and Medical alert > list separately... charting X2. > -must chart your name and initials (separately) for each reason for visit to > nurse office and each resolution..... 4 input for '1 reason to visit' > -Must have admin set up querie to do most types of reports Or may not even be > able to do certain reports (for example failed screenings) > -Admin must add your medications NONE in IC... > -No forms in IC > -May schedule appointments (+++) but no reminder, shows up on a calendar which > you use for nothing else (as far as I know). > -Medical Conditions are not rolling over easily from MMS > -I wonder where my info in MMS that will not go to IC (like some office viii > and near vision) will go.... > -It looks like you can add info like "medication at home" (so we can track > info like we recently needed for Asthma report) but it is under health > conditions under treatment and there does not seem to be a way to do a report > just on a certain treatment... > > I know Anni has more specific concerns about charting on students as well.. > > Oh you can print a compliance label!!! > > This is just off the top of my head!!! I do not mean to be negative, the > program can do alot of things but it is not going to met my needs as well as > MMS at this time. It is difficult to go backwards in this day of technology! > > For the nurses of 49.. I wonder if you can continue to use SNAP? It sounds a > lot more comprehensive. > > I am hoping that the nurses already using IC have some solutions to these > issues... > > > Heidie Piersiak RN BSN > MSAD #3 Nurse > > > _______________________________________________ > maineschoolnurse mailing list > maineschoolnurse at lists.maine.gov > http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/maineschoolnurse From dd'iorio at msad71.net Tue Mar 31 18:53:21 2009 From: dd'iorio at msad71.net (Donna D'Iorio) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:53:21 -0400 Subject: [maineschoolnurse] Infinite Campus In-Reply-To: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> References: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B06356C3B@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us> Message-ID: Nancy-MSAD 71 uses PowerSchool and does not plan to change to anything else (as far as I know). Is there some mandate out there that states we are have to document on Infinite Campus(for the state) as well as document on what our district chooses to use? Thanks, Donna D'Iorio MSAD71 Nurses-What does everyone think about the expanded 504 eligibility?